I found it easier just to replace the keyboard. :rolling:
Interesting the number of young responders on this thread.
Concerned ? Why ? As far as age is concerned... for many collectors, this sport requires money. It's common for folks to look up when they're in...
It's hard to say from a photo, even a good pic like that one. But I will say it's a terrific coin. :thumb: I love that subtle, champagne toning....
Here's my rule of thumb ... ANGS + Trauma = ANGST
Highly recommended. I took that class at ANA this year, taught by Brian Silliman. We also studied grading and conservation.
Yes. I have sold over 100 there with no problems. Mark_h is right; there are other avenues which might save you a buck or two, but the big...
Totally agree. No one is perfect; we all make mistakes. The key is how people handle the inevitable mess-up. Sounds like this seller is the big...
ANGS = crapita. http://coinauctionshelp.com/ANGS_TPGS.html
Here's one thing I do with silvery, water-white fields (such as modern ASEs) - I take a sheet of black construction paper, cut a round hole the...
Here's a fave... a proof half cent. Pardon the funk on the slab, particularly the reverse at K6.
One of the reasons I'm so impressed with ldhair's Barber 50c is I know how difficult it is to get good ones. Sure, there's plenty of Barber...
I've posted this one before... an 1859 French Liberty pattern half dollar (Longacre). J-242. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Click to expand.
Hey Randy ! Sounds like Toad wants YOUR "attributable copper" in HIS book ! ;)
This from the BBC news : "The UK's largest haul of Anglo-Saxon treasure has been discovered buried beneath a field in Staffordshire. Experts...
That's 92c more than you made last year ! This has been a great year for you, Mike ! :D
I'm not sure what you mean by "industry". The first thing to clarify is this : "industry" connotes ALL activity directly related to numismatics....
I'm sure you're right, Carl. $15 billion / 2 million = $7,500 average per year per collector. That's way, way high. If it's really a $15...
Great post, Numiscent ! I appreciate it.
I'm not talking about this coin in particular, but e-bay coins in general... I'm wary of raw coins, particularly on e-bay. Why are valuable...
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